Year: 2007

As per tradition, we have sent our partners a Season’s Greetings e-card. This year, our e-card contains a link to a seasonal quiz and ‘snowball game’ – upon completion, partners can enter a free prize draw for an Xbox 360. Technorati Tags: Microsoft

A common question I am asked is the one of new features in SQL Server 2008, especially around BI. Hopefully this whitepaper will help you folk. http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/whitepapers/sql_2008_bi.mspx Technorati Tags: sql Server 2008, Business Intelligence SQL Server 2008

Nice write up in the Redmond Mag on SQL Server traction and closing in fast on Oracle http://redmondmag.com/features/article.asp?editorialsid=2382 Nice quote – Today’s multibillion-dollar question is: Could Microsoft now do to Oracle, the long-time database leader, what it has done to the others? The answer is (drum roll, please): Yes, probably. Technorati Tags: SQL…

The SQL Server 2008 November CTP introduces extensive new functionality across all of the core themes of SQL Server – Trusted, Beyond Relational, Dynamic Development, and Pervasive Insight. For example, this CTP helps customers manage a mission critical and productive data platform with key features such as compatibility with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008…

We’re extremely excited to bring you TechNet Edge! Some IT Professionals from around the world gave us their thoughts on IT Pro community without any knowledge of TechNet Edge. A local professional graffiti artist did an amazing rendition of the word EDGE on a 30 foot wall. Combine the two and you can see there…

Two new courses available for Developers and Architects for Biztalk 2006, in London. Developers 44CO049 – Introduction to BizTalk 2006 for Developers Day 1 Intro to BizTalk and it’s architecture In the introduction to BizTalk an it’s architecture we’ll have a look at the different pieces which come with BizTalk. Which process model…

Real World SOA hosted by the Microsoft Technology Centre provides an opportunity for both business and technical decision makers within organizations, to explore the Microsoft SOA platform offerings and engage with Microsoft in a deeper dialogue this area. The Real World SOA centre provides a series of offerings that allow customers to accelerate their knowledge…